UGC NET Examination 2025

National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor positions

Important: Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for all subjects

83

Subjects

2

Papers

No Limit

Attempts

400

Total Marks

Examination Pattern 2025

Paper 1: General Paper

Teaching and Research Aptitude:

  • 100 questions (2 marks each)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Negative marking: 1 mark deducted for wrong answers

Paper 2: Subject Specific

Subject expertise assessment:

  • 100 questions (2 marks each)
  • Subject-specific syllabus
  • Advanced level questions

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification Requirements

  • Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
  • Final year students can apply (Must complete degree before results)
  • No age limit for Assistant Professor
  • Maximum age of 31 years for JRF (relaxation as per rules)
  • Valid NET score for 3 years from declaration
  • Separate application for each subject

Important Dates 2025

  • First Cycle Notification March 2025
  • Application Deadline April 2025
  • Exam Date June 2025
  • Result Declaration August 2025

Study Resources